Hope the ballroom convention will be a fun filled activity.

Re. your wife's lack of initiative looking for a job....do you think she is concerned about being turned down and, therefore, is a afraid to start? It seems a part time job would be ideal....maybe managing a vacation without even having to take vacation days if she has some flexibility with the days she works. I have one suggestion of what NOT to do: Don't cut out job notices and leave them in plain sight (that is what my ex would do. I already had a job I liked, but he thought I should make more money). Do you think working on a budget together would help your wife realize a part time job is needed to continue dance lessons and vacations without adding stress to your relationship?